African Grey Parrot
Scientific Name
Psittacus erithacus
Range
Equatorial Africa from Angola to the Ivory Coast
Habitats
Forests
What do they eat?
Herbivore; nuts, fruits
Status
Endangered
Conservation Threats
Illegal pet trade, habitat loss
Fun Facts
- They are known to be the best talker of all the parrot species.
- The African Grey is one of the largest parrots in Africa.
- Scientists have been able to show these birds possess the ability to associate simple human words with their meanings, and perform cognitive tasks on a high level.